Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Runaway and Ramones – Flying Machine – March 13, 1978 39 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, In a great double bill the Runaways and the Ramones performed at the Flying Machine in Akron. The Runaways were touring in support of “Waitin’ for the Night” and the Ramones for “Rocket To Russia”. (poster courtesy of and […]

Kinks – Case Western Reserve University – March 11, 1972 45 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Kinks performed at Emerson Gym on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in support of their album “The Kink Kronikles”. Also on the bill was Taj Mahal and Lindisfarne. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)

Queen, Cate Brothers – Cleveland Public Hall – February 14, 1976 41 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Queen performed at Cleveland Public Hall as part of the Night At The Opera Tour. The Cate Brothers were the opening act. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)

Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt – Cleveland Public Hall – February 11, 1973 44 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Neil Young performed a sold out show at the Cleveland Public Hall in support of his album “Harvest”. Linda Ronstadt was the opening act. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)

Lou Reed – Akron Civic Theatre – January 21, 1973 44 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Lou Reed performed at the Akron Civic Theatre in support of his album “Transformer”. This was the second appearance of Lou in the area in less than a month. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)

Elvis Costello And The Attractions, Squeeze – Cleveland Music Hall – January 18, 1981 36 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Elvis Costello And The Attractions performed a sold out show at the Cleveland Music Hall on January 18, 1981 as part of his “English Mugs Tour”. Squeeze was the opening act. (poster courtesy of and […]

CSNY, Incredible String Band – Cleveland Public Hall – December 12, 1969 47 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young performed for the first time in our area at the Cleveland Public Hall. This was also the first tour of the band. Opening the show was the Incredible String Band. (poster […]

Hall And Oates, Ambrosia – Richfield Coliseum – November 24, 1978 38 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Hall And Oates performed a sold out show at the Richfield Coliseum on in support of their album “Along The Red Ledge”. Ambrosia was the opening act. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)

Jeff Beck, The Wild Yama Rama Chuck Band – Cleveland Grande – November 22, 1968 48 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Jeff Beck Group featuring Rod Stewart as the lead singer performed at the Cleveland Grande on the first night of a two night stand. On November 22 The Wild Yama Rama Chuck Band […]